Almost every TV show has some form of villain and antagonist. I wanted to create this thread to ask in help in compiling a list of the greatest TV antagonists in both comedy and drama. Please feel free to discuss the choices of other people as it is through debate that we can learn a lot.

– President Charles Logan on 24– Stringer Bell and Avon Barksdale on The Wire– Al Swearengen on Deadwood (Season 1, after that he’s a protagonist really)– The Mayor on Buffy the Vampire Slayer– Boyd Crowder on Justified– Moriarty on Sherlock

Immediately, King Joffrey from Game of Thrones came to mind. I find him to be the most ruthless villain on any drama series right now. His spite and evilness come so naturally to the point that he himself isn’t aware of it.

Immediately, King Joffrey from Game of Thrones came to mind. I find him to be the most ruthless villain on any drama series right now. His spite and evilness come so naturally to the point that he himself isn’t aware of it.

I completely agree. Gosh I hate him so much, but I guess that’s a testament to the actor who plays him. He’s so evil, but never over the top. I have decided that if for some reason I ever end up with an evil, white cat, I am naming it Joffrey, regardless of gender.

– Sherry Palmer, ’24’. LOVED that bitch– Richard Hatch, ‘Survivor’. Haven’t seen that show in YEARS, but man… I remember watching him and knowing this man is gonna bring a reality craze to TV.– Constance Langdon, ‘American Horror Story’. Pretty recent. – Janice, ‘Friends’. The only non-celeb guest star in my mind that can surprised people with each of her entrances.– Eric Northman, ‘True Blood’. But only seasons 1 and 2.– Don Draper, ‘Mad Men’. Borderline… does he count?